Add 28/84 and 32/98
28/84 + 32/98 is 97/147.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 84 and 98 is 588
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 588 - For the 1st fraction, since 84 × 7 = 588,
28/84 = 28 × 7/84 × 7 = 196/588 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 98 × 6 = 588,
32/98 = 32 × 6/98 × 6 = 192/588 - Add the two like fractions:
196/588 + 192/588 = 196 + 192/588 = 388/588 - 388/588 simplified gives 97/147
- So, 28/84 + 32/98 = 97/147
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